Legislature
PA Environment Digest Blog: Senators Santarsiero, Comitta To Introduce Bill Increasing Setback Safety Zones From Shale Natural Gas Drilling Sites From 500 To 2,500 Feet, Based On Latest Science (paenvironmentdaily.blogspot.com)
Sen. Kearney Announces Nearly $5 Million in Grants to Support Victims Services, Seniors & More – MyChesCo
Pa. Democrat’s effort to stop book bans | WITF
PA: Parents, Students and Lawmakers Rally Against Book Bans in Harrisburg – Democratic Underground
Senator Tartaglione Announces Over $16 Million in PCCD Funding for Philadelphia County – MyChesCo
Philadelphia school staff demand higher wages as strike looms – Chalkbeat Philadelphia
Social media restrictions proposed for Pa. minors, lawmakers cite mental health concerns | News | meadvilletribune.com
Pittsburgh to get twice-a-day Amtrak service to New York | Pennsylvania | thecentersquare.com
Senator Santarsiero Hosts PennDOT Road Tour Highlighting Roads in Need of Repair – MyChesCo
‘A tool to help’: Pennsylvania enacts law to empower land banks and fight blight | Pittsburgh Post-Gazette
Delaware County gets $5 million in Pennsylvania grants (delcotimes.com)
State Senator Joins PennDOT On Road Tour Through Bucks County | Doylestown, PA Patch
Delaware County Holds Resource Fair for Grandparents Raising Children on Oct 12 – Chester Matters Blog (wordpress.com)
Community news of Delaware County (delcotimes.com)
Business/Jobs
2023 could see highest number of people on food stamps since 2016 | National | thecentersquare.com
Why the US job market has defied rising interest rates and expectations of high unemployment – pennlive.com
COVID-19
A new COVID-19 booster is here. Will those at greatest risk get it? – Pennsylvania Capital-Star (penncapital-star.com)
The latest COVID boosters are in for the fall. Here’s what that means for you : NPR
When and how to order free at-home COVID-19 tests – pennlive.com
Crime/Punishment
Bus headed to Pa. camp crashes, killing 2 | WITF
Shooting leads to police cordoning off areas around Harrisburg’s Hall Manor – pennlive.com
Driver wanted after central Pa. multi-vehicle hit-and-run: police – pennlive.com
State police issue renewed call for public’s help in finding missing 85-year-old Pa. woman – pennlive.com
Coroner called to Cumberland County crash: reports – pennlive.com
Education
Review of Penn State contracts reveals incorrect filings | WITF
Penn Hillel vandalized as campus prepares for controversial Palestinian festival – City & State Pennsylvania (cityandstatepa.com)
Cumberland Valley superintendent to leave for same job in eastern Pa. district – pennlive.com
Now we know who the next West Chester School District superintendent will be – Daily Local
Elections/Politics
Poll: If convicted before election, Trump would lose to Biden by 6 points | National | thecentersquare.com
Judge Tells Delaware County To Accept In-Person Votes From Residents Whose Flawed Mail Ballots Were Rejected (politicspa.com)
Delaware County must accept in-person votes from residents whose mail ballots were rejected – Pennsylvania Capital-Star (penncapital-star.com)
Election 2024 Pennsylvania Senate | Nation | hjnews.com
Environment/Energy
Carbon capture potential reliant on tax credits, like green energy | Pennsylvania | thecentersquare.com
Report: Red tape still restrains Pennsylvania economy | Pennsylvania | thecentersquare.com
Biden approves $1 billion in grants to combat ‘environmental injustice’ with shade | National | thecentersquare.com
Tropical Storm Philippe Forms in the Atlantic – The New York Times (nytimes.com)
Flamingo injured by snapping turtle at Pennsylvania pond has died – pennlive.com
With rain forecast across central Pa. through Sunday, when will the wet weather end? – pennlive.com
Transportation
PennDOT, Norfolk Southern reach agreement on expanded Amtrak service to Pittsburgh – Pennsylvania Capital-Star (penncapital-star.com)
Pittsburgh to get twice-a-day Amtrak service to New York | Pennsylvania | thecentersquare.com
Diesel prices continue to climb | National | thecentersquare.com
This Pa. airport ranks worst in customer satisfaction for third year in a row: reports – pennlive.com
Norfolk Southern must be held accountable for Ohio derailmen | WITF
Oil prices have risen. That’s making gas more expensive for US drivers and helping Russia’s war – pennlive.com
Health
When and how to order free at-home COVID-19 tests – pennlive.com
State News
Gov. Shapiro creates AI governing board to help steer the state’s use of generative artificial intelligence – Pennsylvania Capital-Star (penncapital-star.com)
Pennsylvania issues $1.6M food insecurity grants | Pennsylvania | thecentersquare.com
Pennsylvania eyes veterans home advisory board | Pennsylvania | thecentersquare.com
A new Pa. program is backing Black- and Indigenous-led groups to find solutions to the opioid crisis | WITF
Norfolk Southern must be held accountable for Ohio derailmen | WITF
Evicted central Pa. campground residents mostly resettled, some get safety net help – pennlive.com
National News
Over 261,000 foreign nationals illegally crossed southern border in August | National | thecentersquare.com
UAW strike against Stellantis, General Motors expands to 38 locations | Michigan | thecentersquare.com
DHS adds to team officials who called the Hunter Biden laptop story ‘Russian disinformation’ | National | thecentersquare.com
Lawmakers, experts raise concerns about AI being used for child exploitation | National | thecentersquare.com
Biden approves $1 billion in grants to combat ‘environmental injustice’ with shade | National | thecentersquare.com
How the Little-Known States Project Helps Democrats Wield Power – The New York Times (nytimes.com)
‘Brave Cave’ Lawsuits: Baton Rouge Police Accused of Abuse at Warehouse – The New York Times (nytimes.com)
Black High School Student Suspended Over His Hair Length Sues Texas Leaders – The New York Times (nytimes.com)
Local News
Cumberland Valley superintendent to leave for same job in eastern Pa. district – pennlive.com
The Pennsylvania Latino Convention will be in Harrisburg this year (abc27.com)
Will UAW strike affect prices Lehigh Valley auto dealers, drivers? (mcall.com)
Families who say they were wrongfully accused of child abuse by LVHN protest outside hospital, want doctor fired | Lehigh Valley Regional News | wfmz.com
Delaware County restaurant inspections (delcotimes.com)
Pitt
Pittsburgh to get twice-a-day Amtrak service to New York | Pennsylvania | thecentersquare.com
A uniquely Pittsburgh dental, hearing and vision clinic seeks 1,200 volunteers – pennlive.com
EPA approves permit for controversial fracking disposal well in Plum | Pittsburgh Post-Gazette
Thousands of runners and spectators storm Pittsburgh streets for annual Great Race | Pittsburgh Post-Gazette
Philly
Philadelphia sheriff disputes controller report that her office can’t account for nearly 200 guns | Local News | phillytrib.com
End of service: Danielle Outlaw departs after eventful stay in Philly | Local News | phillytrib.com
Penn grads to launch reimagined corner store for Philly families in need | Local News | phillytrib.com
Watlington talks union strike, student achievement and teacher pipeline | Local News | phillytrib.com
Washington
Fetterman becomes first Democratic senator to demand Bob Menendez resign over corruption charges | Business Insider India
Fetterman calls for Menendez to resign – Pennsylvania Capital-Star (penncapital-star.com)
John Fetterman Gets Emotional At Disability Access Hearing – Web Today
